£64.35 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 3 Mar 2013 Check-out 4 Mar 2013

Thistle Kensington Gardens

4 stars
104 Bayswater Road, London, W2 3HL
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
29 reviews
Great location for getting around London.

Everyone was very friendly and polite and our room was upgraded and featured a King size bed. Very... See full review

  • Donni
  • 8 Feb 2013
London 2012

Excellent location!!! Maids kept room very clean. Friendly staff. See full review

  • Carltonvan
  • 7 Aug 2012
Recently refurbished to the highest standards, Thistle Kensington Gardens has the best of London right on the doorstep. Hyde Park is literally across the road from the hotel, with the West End shops and theatres just 15 minutes' walk or a short cab ride away. Close to the hotel is Kensington Palace, which was home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and the famous Gardens that give us our name. Thistle Kensington Gardens has 175 rooms, including spacious executive bedrooms offering wonderful views over Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We also have function rooms, the largest seating 45 people theatre-style, suitable for any occasion from business meetings to wedding receptions. For guests travelling by car, we have on-site parking available; London Paddington mainline station is less than a mile away, while Queensway and Lancaster Gate tube stations are both within a short walk. We look forward to welcoming you to Thistle Kensington Gardens very soon.

Thistle Kensington Gardens Rooms

Standard Double
Our Standard rooms have everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. Quiet, spacious and decorated in a warm colour palette, they are a welcome sight for any traveller. Boasting LCD TV, an in-room safe and wireless broadband connection giving you access to your emails and the internet, our Standard Doubles are perfect for business or leisure. Facilities Available: BT Openzone Wi-Fi Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Radio Room Safe Work Desk
Standard Twin
Our Standard Twin rooms have everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. Quiet, spacious, with two single beds and decorated in a warm colour palette, they are a welcome sight for any traveller. And when you've finished checking your emails or surfing the net via our BT Openzone wireless broadband connection, you can relax in the ensuite bathroom with your complimentary toiletries. Facilities Available: BT Openzone Wi-Fi Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Radio Room Safe Work Desk
Deluxe Double With View
All the comforts and amenities of our Standard bedrooms, and then some. Recently refurbished with a simpler, more contemporary colour palette, complemented by bold, vibrant fabrics, our Deluxe Double rooms with fantastic views overlooking Hyde Park, offer a large work desk and a state of the art LCD TVs as well as wireless broadband connection giving you access to your emails and the internet. Facilities Available: Bathrobes BT Openzone Wi-Fi Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Radio Room Safe Work Desk
Deluxe Double
All the comforts and amenities of our Standard bedrooms, and then some. Recently refurbished with a simpler, more contemporary colour palette, complemented by bold, vibrant fabrics, our Deluxe Double rooms offer a large work desk and a state of the art LCD TVs as well as wireless broadband connection giving you access to your emails and the internet. Facilities Available: Bathrobes BT Openzone Wi-Fi Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Radio Room Safe Work Desk
Deluxe Twin
All the comforts and amenities of our Standard bedrooms, and then some. Recently refurbished with a simpler, more contemporary colour palette, complemented by bold, vibrant fabrics, our Deluxe Twin rooms offer a large work desk, state of the art LCD TV and wireless broadband connection giving you access to your emails and the internet. Facilities Available: Bathrobes BT Openzone Wi-Fi (chargeable) Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV with Freeview Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Larger Room Radio Room Safe Work Desk
Family Room (Sleeps 3)
You may not be travelling light these days, but with our Family rooms, you can still stay in comfort. All out rooms have a double bed with a roll away bed. Our rooms are also equipped with a well-appointed ensuite bathroom, LCD TV, in-room safe and BT Openzone wireless broadband connection. Facilities Available: BT Openzone Wi-Fi Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Radio Room Safe Work Desk
Executive King
When you fancy a real treat our Executive King rooms offer the perfect retreat at the end of a hectic day. Recently refurbished to reflect a more contemporary look, complemented by bold, vibrant fabrics, they're larger than our Standard rooms, providing space for a king-size bed and a large work desk. All rooms boast an LCD TV and complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Plus you'll have wi-fi broadband internet access and an in-room safe to store your valuables. Facilities Available: Bathrobes BT Openzone Wi-Fi Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Complimentary Toiletries Direct Dial Telephone Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board King Sized Bed Larger Room Radio Room Safe Small Bottle Mineral Water Work Desk

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Hotel Map

51.5105 -0.184
Area served
Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park.
Nearby airports
London Heathrow.
Area description
Recently refurbished to the highest standards, Thistle Kensington Gardens has the best of London right on the doorstep. Hyde Park is literally across the road from the hotel, with the West End shops and theatres just 15 minutes' walk or a short cab ride away. Close to the hotel is Kensington Palace, which was home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and the famous Gardens that give us our name.

Nearby points of interest

  • Queensway: 0.2 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 0.3 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.5 mi
  • Paddington Station: 0.6 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.7 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Notting Hill: 1 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1 mi
  • Science Museum London: 1 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 1.1 mi
  • Marble Arch: 1.1 mi
  • National Art Library: 1.1 mi
  • Harrods: 1.2 mi
  • Park Lane: 1.3 mi
  • Queensway: 0.2 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 0.3 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.5 mi
  • Paddington Station: 0.6 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.7 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Notting Hill: 1 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1 mi
  • Science Museum London: 1 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 1.1 mi
  • Marble Arch: 1.1 mi
  • National Art Library: 1.1 mi
  • Harrods: 1.2 mi
  • Park Lane: 1.3 mi
  • Portobello Market: 1.3 mi
  • Maida Vale: 1.3 mi
  • Portobello Road: 1.3 mi
  • Lords Cricket Ground: 1.3 mi
  • Baker Street: 1.4 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.4 mi
  • Sherlock Holmes Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Wallace Collection: 1.5 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 1.5 mi
  • Bond Street London: 1.5 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 1.5 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.7 mi
  • Oxford Street: 1.7 mi
  • Kilburn: 1.7 mi
  • Piccadilly: 1.8 mi
  • Oxford Circus: 1.8 mi
  • Royal Mews: 1.9 mi
  • Photographers Gallery: 1.9 mi
  • London Palladium: 1.9 mi
  • Buckingham Palace: 1.9 mi
  • Regent Street: 1.9 mi
  • Victoria station: 2 mi
  • Victoria Palace Theatre: 2 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 2 mi
  • Queen`s Gallery: 2 mi
  • Fitzrovia: 2 mi
  • London Zoo: 2.1 mi
  • Piccadilly Theatre: 2.1 mi
  • Westminster: 2.2 mi
  • St James's Park: 2.2 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Elevators
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Wireless internet

Dining

The Brasserie
The Brasserie offers all your food and drink requirement in one location. Whether you are looking for a ideal place to friends and colleagues, relax after work or for a pre-theatre drink. Alternatively, you can dine in confort and choose from an enticing menu and wine list.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Our largest function, the Park & Porchester Room, seats up to 45 people theatre-style, making it suitable for presentations and larger meetings, with views over Kensington Gardens. We have a further room suitable for board and team meetings, training sessions, presentations, interviews and private dining. Large windows let in lots of natural light, helping to keep everyone feeling fresh - and superb views over Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens make this a wonderful venue fir a wedding reception. All our meeting rooms come fully equipped with Air-conditioning LCD projector and screen BT Openzone wireless internet access

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (29)

Ratings and reviews for Thistle Kensington Gardens

Overall score

4.3 / 5
29 out of 29
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.6
Value:
4

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Frequent Traveler to Frankfurt
Business
Switzerland
6 May 2010

Great Welcome

Great welcome from the staff, who were very helpful. Room was clean if rather small. Kensington Gardens location is very nice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Park and Gardens

Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

3
odontonator
Portland, OR
4 Dec 2010

place in transition

Location was great near Kensington Garden and close to one of the On/Off bus tour stops. Nice view of the park. Right now is not the time to stay at this hotel due to their renovation project. There is no proper concierge desk and the ground floor access is very awkward with the construction. Requested a non-smoking room with two beds, but given a very smelly smoking room when to one with two beds. The towel heater would have been a nice touch but didn't work. Mildew noted on ceiling above shower. Staff were friendly. However, they asked to see my prepaid statement both at check-in and check-out which was annoying.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Not Applicable

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Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

3
Joes1
PA
9 Jul 2012

Great Location

Needs free wifi. Hallways really tight. Rooms quite small. But location is great

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Buenos Aires, Argentina
24 Sep 2012

Great location

Great location ( for dining, transportation by bus or tube) but small rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

3
Puchkat
San Francisco, CA, USA
13 Dec 2012

Tiny room, great location

Its all relative in London'd hotels. This one is new and remodeled so not as stuffy as others. But, the standard double room in incredibly tiny (two people cant even pass the hallways together without twitching) Our bathroom (tiny) SINK WAS CLOGGED for the entire 2 days stay. not enough shelves in bathroom to place stuff. Location is good, 1 min from Queensway tube stop.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
28 Oct 2008

Great Location

very close to the Queensway Tube station and across the street from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We upgraded our room and thank God we did. The upgraded room was small. Overall I would choose a different hotel in the area. The location was great but the hotel was not.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
New York City
18 Aug 2009

Generally a good deal

A number of the amenities were lacking or deficient, particularly the air conditioning and the minibar. Additionally, there was no "free" newspaper.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Short walk to Queensway where there are many restaurants, fast foods and groceries, as well as the Underground station. The hotel is also a short walk to Paddington Station (and the express to Heathrow).

Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
22 Oct 2009

Very nice staff and service was

Very nice staff and service was good. Clean rooms with good beds but average facilities. Had a great wiew over Hyde Park.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
27 Oct 2009

Not quite as impressive as the

Not quite as impressive as the web site phot's depict but clean and presentable with an excellent view of Hyde Park. Staff helpful and provided free upgrade. The hotel is well placed for two tube stations so access to the city is very straight forward and a range of shops pubs etc within walking distance. There is some road noise but this is normal for the area. Only downside is the cost of breakfast, £15pp is about on par for other hotels but there are many alternatives within walking distance. Car parking is secure and cheaper than most at £25 per 24 hours.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Thistle Kensington Gardens

Reviewer score

4
railrover
uk
5 Oct 2012

comfort in a good location

close to Kensington gardens/hyde park so a lovely walk to shops Oxford st or Knightsbridge. Nicely redecorated hotel only critisism would be the noise from adjacent room doors closing ... with a bang.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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